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As long as people throw around some questionable bits of wisdom like it's no big deal, we have the unofficial karma police, aka ‘murderers by words.’ Except murder by words has nothing to with violence, weapons, or blood, which makes the act inherently peaceful, yet brutally powerful.

It’s because the fight is fueled by words, but not by any words. I mean witty, well-argued, and solid arguments that pierce straight through misinformation, fake news, and any other online BS that's so prominent these days. The targets can be anyone from Covid deniers to anti-vaxers to flat earthers and extreme right Trump supporters who support the Capitol riots or similar bursts of terror. And when the words come back, they do so with double the initial power.

Thanks to the prominent corner of Reddit known as the subreddit “Murdered By Words,” the karma evening selection of putdowns, clapbacks, and counter-arguments are in to show that everything you utter in this world can come back to you. Psst! Part 1 of the post with people who got brutally shut down is available here.

#1

You Dense Mother ---!

You Dense Mother ---!

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#3

Beautifully Pointing Out How Jack Doesn’t Know Why A Vaccine Is

Beautifully Pointing Out How Jack Doesn’t Know Why A Vaccine Is

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Previously, comedy writer Ariane Sherine told Bored Panda that when it comes to witty comebacks, they can be both planned and totally spontaneous.

"I've definitely come up with comebacks that are spontaneous. For instance, I told my daughter that if she didn't behave, I'd give her inheritance to a donkey sanctuary. She said, 'You wouldn't,' and I came back, 'You bet your ass!' But though I hadn't used that comeback before, I clearly had knowledge of the pun and might have used something similar in the past."

But not every comeback is equally powerful. The ones that make us thank the lord it’s not us who received them have to be well-timed, super-fast, exceptionally witty, and totally understandable to everyone. If it’s super complicated or said at the wrong time, or worst, in the wrong place, you can get scolded with an agonizing moment of silence.

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Dammit George!

Dammit George!

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How unusual to actually respect people outside of your own household...?!?!

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Apparently She Was A Raging Dumbass Five Years Ago, Too

Apparently She Was A Raging Dumbass Five Years Ago, Too

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Ray Martin
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm very much against violence towards women, but Katie Hopkins might have turned out to be a more worthwhile human being if she'd been punched in the face a little more often for saying things like this.

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Room Temperature Iq Is My New Favourite Insult

Room Temperature Iq Is My New Favourite Insult

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#9

Maybe She's Just Not Getting Any

Maybe She's Just Not Getting Any

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#10

I Proudly Served In The Gay Wars Of '07

I Proudly Served In The Gay Wars Of '07

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#11

All Of A Sudden “Law & Order” Doesn’t Apply?

All Of A Sudden “Law & Order” Doesn’t Apply?

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love this chicks reply. This woman was told multiple times to stop or they WILL SHOOT HER!! Just because she was a woman and in the service does not mean she does not need to comply with the law. My niece is retired from the Marines and I would say the exact same thing if she were dumb enough to do what this woman did, thankfully my niece has common sense. It sucks she was killed but she broke into a FEDERAL BUILDING WITH SECRET SERVICE AND POLICE AND MILITARY OFFICERS!!!!

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Pray Away The Gay

Pray Away The Gay

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I guess it will take another 200 years before idiots understand that you can't "pray the gay away." But "therapy camps" are indeed perfect locations for gay people to meet each other. And it's true: Covid deniers often are homophobes, racists, sexists and white supremacists who also believe in practically every conspiracy theory they can find.

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Such Delicate Snowflakes

Such Delicate Snowflakes

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Naima Ebiche
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Kindness is the easiest and the hardest quality depending on who has to show it

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Cow Goes Moo

Cow Goes Moo

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me
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I haven't met a single girl named Root in my life. What traditional name is that?

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Kenny Kulbiski
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When your really, really desperate for something to be offended about.

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Melissa Wong
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Can't leave my damn house without hearing a choir of SJW Karens screeching in the background.

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Shull GaRett
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Im not going to judge... i was thinking about "the other milk she likes" but mom told me not to make fun of dumb people. And i think mom was right

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Wendillon
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Traditionally girl names? The only Root I've ever known was a male commander from the Artemis Fowl series.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And then along came the Fartemis Owl movie which made Commander Root female. Thanks for that film, Disney, I really enjoyed every minute of it draining my soul.

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Yana Makarevitch
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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Also, I wouldn't say that Quiet or Root are traditional girl names.

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Amber Duhs
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

On a separate note, that is very cool and all the cow names are so cute :D

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Gabi
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ah, yes. The traditional female names like Root and Quiet.

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Cian Thomas McHugh
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You could milk a bull, but it probably wouldn't taste as good as milk.

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James016
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Any remember that scene in Kingpin. "I milked your cow" " We don't have a cow"

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Sam Kirchner
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yet another reason why Twitter is holding us back as a society.

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Andie Mitchell
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

didnt know root and quiet were girl names lol but yeah girl cows give milk ds

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And the last time I checked, yogurt is made from an animal "by-product" not the animal itself so not quite the same thing but yeah, her not realizing only female bovines give milk is utterly (udderly!) baffling!

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh by the way, did you know that all of those cows are girls? No? Well then, s*** you.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I once had a delivery guy ask me if I milked my goats, I replied “they’re all boys, I mean I guess you can, but I wouldn’t drink it” 🤣

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Troux
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I agree with Roza. America has a female VP because I switched to soy milk.

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Sharon Slocum
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Can someone let her know only pregnant cows give milk... And yes they are female.

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Eglė Bukauskaitė
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They should've name all the dead calves to get said milk in the first place...

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Shivani Iyer
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's the same as saying "note how all the names in the pregnancy ward are women... this is sexist"

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Chimmels
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

“Peter all thise goats were male” “lois all i know is the buckets are full and the goats are happy”

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Laine Light
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I get that her post is stupid, but if you think about it, does it really matter what you name a cow? It's not like she's going to object to you misgendering her by calling her Butch. Any more than a bull would give a s**t if you named him Barbie.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This reminds me of those MORONS at Trader Joe's with signs against milk - because - MILK IS MURDER. Seriously? You're that f*****g stupid that you think they KILL cows for MILK?

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

... laughing a little too hard over the names 'Quiet' and 'Root'

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow! I didn't know Root and Quiet were traditional girl names! (For the people about to downvote me this is a joke and not to be taken seriously).

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Roza all cows are girls by the way, did you do nature studies at school.

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Lisa Chambers
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And another graduate of whatever they offer in schools as an alternative to biology, shows their face.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well, they had to name the cow's something. They're good names.

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H.L.Lewis
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh, trust me, people are really stupid. I once had a young mother ask me, when I was selling goat cheese, if they had to kill the goat to get the milk.

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Teresa Taylor
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh my gosh!! That's as sad as all the buttheads that think you kill the sheep to get the wool. What is wrong with people?

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Bonita
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Where are all the organizations for "Idiots for America' protesters, suing for reparations etc.

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M Kate McCulloch
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

ummm all milking cows are cows - cows is a female bovine. But if you wanna call your cow bob, i'm sure it won't care, but your neighbors will think you are weird.

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Susan Thomas
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Milk cows are actually not consumed. Their milk is produced and obtained for dairy products.

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Steve Cruz
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A lot of so-called INTELLECT is being able to shut the mouth gate before the stupid escapes.

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Peter Malthus
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Allow me to introduce my sisters, Root and Quiet. Our parents loved traditionally girl names.

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Sonja
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If there was a glass with something white in it...and names of bulls on it...well, would surely hesitate...

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

😂😂😂🤣🤣🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️

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Sasha Kuleshov
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

But my c*ck (rooster) always lays eggs on one side of the roof :O

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Reckon it's more a woke thing and her point is we don't know what they identify as, would explain the likes. If not there is no hope lol

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes, because there's definitely hope if we're concerned with what cows identify as.

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This is actually an excellent argument against this recent trans movement. "What kind of milk would you like, that I don't have." Hahaha

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#15

I Think You Will Survive The Vaccine

I Think You Will Survive The Vaccine

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Nobody knows what's in a hotdog either, but I bet they've eaten one of those.

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#16

And Now, For Something Not Involving Politics

And Now, For Something Not Involving Politics

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#19

'murica, Heck Yeah!

'murica, Heck Yeah!

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In America, the customer is expected to pay the workers through tips.

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Hits It Right On The Nose

Hits It Right On The Nose

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Morons! Why hide the name? They have put it on a public forum. Everyone should who the person is.

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The Nerve Of The Man!

The Nerve Of The Man!

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I can’t wait for this guys reaction to Trumps biography then. Sure it’ll be written in crayon and printed on orange paper but that s**t will have a million i’s in it because it’ll be all me, me, me.

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Who Need Vaccine

Who Need Vaccine

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've said this before but I guess I'll say it again: No thanks, I don't need birth control cause I'm not pregnant.

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#23

The Part About Pilot's Salary Surprised Me

The Part About Pilot's Salary Surprised Me

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In Luxembourg, teachers and most of state essential workers (bus drivers etc) are paid between 4000 and 7000 euro a month. An it’s formidable

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#25

Murdered By The Movement They Were So Eager To Have

Murdered By The Movement They Were So Eager To Have

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#26

It's Simple Logic, And Therefore Completely Unfathomable

It's Simple Logic, And Therefore Completely Unfathomable

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#27

Found In The Window Of My Very Small, Very Red, Upstate NY Town Hardware Store

Found In The Window Of My Very Small, Very Red, Upstate NY Town Hardware Store

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#29

I Wonder If Op Ever Saw That, But Nevertheless

I Wonder If Op Ever Saw That, But Nevertheless

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

the fact that the dude has 6.9k upvotes but the person who clapped-back only has 1.1k upvotes is very sad.

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#30

Millennials Are Killing The... Baby Industry

Millennials Are Killing The... Baby Industry

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#31

Better Hope His House Doesn't Catch On Fire!

Better Hope His House Doesn't Catch On Fire!

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well, I wouldn't have been surprised if the firefighters sent a bill in the US...

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#32

They're Complaining About The Wrong Type Of Female Armour

They're Complaining About The Wrong Type Of Female Armour

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This was probably the stupidest complaint about Star Wars I’ve seen, and that’s saying a lot

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#34

How The Turns Have Tabled. Trumper (Red) Gets "Triggered" And Blindly Defends Ashli Babbit

How The Turns Have Tabled. Trumper (Red) Gets "Triggered" And Blindly Defends Ashli Babbit

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She is absolutely a terrorist. And a douchebag. And now she’s dead. Stupid is as stupid does.

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#35

1) Open Mouth 2) Insert Foot 3) ??? 4) Profit!

1) Open Mouth 2) Insert Foot 3) ??? 4) Profit!

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#36

Red Is An Investor Who Keeps A Doctor On Staff, So You Know He Knows What He's Talking About

Red Is An Investor Who Keeps A Doctor On Staff, So You Know He Knows What He's Talking About

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Seriously, people should wear masks at flu season. I’ve never been so healthy as I was the last year. When I get sick it can drag out for months (I’m not exactly healthy) and I have disabled friends who could die from a cold. If anything, Corona proved that we should keep in wearing masks and washing our hands, even after it’s over

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#37

Oh Boy, Alanah Pearce Didn't Hold Back

Oh Boy, Alanah Pearce Didn't Hold Back

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#38

Ben Franklin Was A Smart Fella

Ben Franklin Was A Smart Fella

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

World population 1820 around 1 billion, 2020 nearly 8 billions. Partly thanks to vaccines.

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#39

I'm Betting Corgis Taste Like Chicken

I'm Betting Corgis Taste Like Chicken

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why shouldn't we pay people to exist? None of chose to exist, we were all forced into life whether we wanted it or not if you really think about it.

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It's My God-Given Right To Spit On Other People

It's My God-Given Right To Spit On Other People

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Raven Sheridan
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Be gentle. You can't expect a person such as this, to strain the few brain cells they actually possess by thinking, do you?

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#42

Chinese Government Celebrates Their Human Rights Accomplishments

Chinese Government Celebrates Their Human Rights Accomplishments

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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

👉 The entire f*cking west of China is a political mess. (edit)👉Just look at Chinese Traditional Medicine for ONE second.

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#43

Wth Are Light Language And Sacred Geometry?

Wth Are Light Language And Sacred Geometry?

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#44

How Much Could A Private Island Cost, $10?

How Much Could A Private Island Cost, $10?

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These people only thrive because other people give them the power. Take that away and they have nothing to offer to society

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#45

Lions Don’t Wear Masks

Lions Don’t Wear Masks

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